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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1937

Page

4

Slot Machine Raids Prompt Sheriff Critique in County

The Chronicle-Telegram reports Oscar Dunn staged solo raids to show slot machines still operate in the county. The piece questions Sheriff William Grall and Chief Deputy Smith, noting Dunn’s actions spurred debate about law enforcement response and the role of citizen complaints in raids. County Commissioner weighs in on enforcement limits and public interest.

Oscar Dunn Chronicle-Telegram William Grall Dunn Sheriff's Office Mr. Dunn Smith

The Terror Of The Highway

An editorial argues that any alcohol use by drivers endangers road safety. It condemns drinking before operating a car, notes liquor alters judgment, and urges drivers to abstain or leave vehicles in the garage to protect others.

Contests of Speed On The Sea Between Deluxe Steamships

Contests of speed among North Atlantic passenger liners are fierce among European and British operators. The Mauretania long the record holder is broken by the Bremen Rex Normandie and Queen Mary in turn. The Normandie and Queen Mary pursuit reflect prestige, subsidies, and possible naval utility.

North Atlantic Steat European

Mothers and Daughters Hostess Dinner at Congregational Church

Beacon Circle of the Kings Daughters hosted mothers and daughters at the Congregational church with Lillywood Rebekah serving. Selections included a Chinese Mother talk by Mrs. C. H. Hamilton and performances by school choirs, bands, and orchestral numbers. A partnership dissolves as Herrick becomes sole owner of Pfaff Morris store and Stemple withdraws.

Wellington Beacon Circle of the King’s Daughters Congregational Church Lillywood Rebekah Elna Wittenbrook Harriette England Isabelle Bishbaugh Mother Macree Naomi Norris Isabella McConnell Nellie Barnes C. H. Hamilton China Oberlin Seminary Herrick

Dit Dow¢ and Other Tales From New York May 15

New York gossip by 0 C McIntyre skims showbiz and social whimsy from Broadway to newspapers. The piece notes radio quirks, stage favorites, celebrity quirks, and colorful anecdotes about actors, columnists, and editors, with vivid vignettes and dated observations.

New York Colorado Wilmington Longworth Cincinnati

Bible Readings And Meditations

A devotional piece reflecting on the Eucharist, grace through Jesus Christ, and the meaning of communion. It contrasts the cup and bread with the remembrance of Christ, values humility, and urges living in His power. Includes horoscopic observations and biographical notes on figures born in various places and years.

Christ Jesus Christ Jesus

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Dibble Home

The M E Missionary Society gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Lena Dibble in strong attendance. Florence Starr presided with devotions by Mrs Rose Beckley. Talks covered Congo Crosses Primitive Music and Stewardship. A dialogue on African women’s work featured several members. A mite box opening occurred and a District Foreign Missionary Societies meeting was announced for Wadsworth next Tuesday.

M. E. Missionary Society Lena Dibble Florence Starr Rose Beckley C. E. Gadfield Congo A. H. Peirce Guy Phelps J. Hage Herman Gower Paul Gower Blanche Smith

Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights

Anniversaries mark births of Thomas Lake Harris Elie Metchnikoff Lyman Baum Williamina Fleming Arthur Schnitzier Annie Fellows Johnston, with notes on their deaths. Today in history recalls 1868 founding of the American Woman Suffrage Association and 1911 Supreme Court dissolution of Standard Oil, plus earlier events and notable births.

Thomas Lake Harris England New York Elie Metchnikoff Lyman F. Baum Chittenango Hollywood Cal Williamina P. Fleming Harvard Scotland Arthur Schnitzier Annie Fellows Johnston Evansville Ind Louisville Equal Rights Party Des Moines Iowa Belva A. Lockwood Fireat Besan Union Cincinnati U. S. Supreme Court Standard Oil Company Christian X Denmark Washington, D. C

High Land Taxes Cited by UC Division

The Real Estate Division of the University of California reports that real estate taxes in the United States are heavier than in the 12 leading nations. This finding highlights the burden on property owners in comparison to international peers.

Los Angeles University of California United States

Card Party Draws About 100 At St Patrick’s Church

About one hundred attendees from Elyria Ridgeville Chertins Lorain Sullivan and Wellington gathered at Herrick Auditorium Thursday for a card party featuring bridge pedro and pinochle. An orchestra from Ridgeville St Marys Church played several numbers as Maurice Rady Wellington performed violin selections with Mrs Theo Camp at piano. A committee provided refreshments.

St. Patrick’s Cathole Pedro Herrick Auditorium Elyria Ridgeville Chertins Lorain, Sullivan Wellington Ridgeville St. Mary Maurice Rady Theo Camp

Memorial Day Program Speakers Announced

The Memorial Day program in Wellington announces speakers Reverend Joe Belcastro of the Church of Christ delivering the sermon at the First Congregational church service on May 30. Dr Vernon W Wagar Oberlin superintendent of Methodist Episcopal churches in Norwalk District will speak, per Dr C W Recard chair of the committee. The Wellsington Decoration Day committee includes Col J C MacDermott marshal, A B Jones transportation, George Hawk and H B Stevick grave markers, Phil Beal, Ed Wise, Clifton West marking American Legion graves, with E L Heyles publicity and G A R float. Last night the Congregational church festival of music featured 150 students under Dorothy Lienhard and Clyde Siedel with bands and choirs under Siedel and Lienhard.

Joe Belcastro Church of Christ First Congregational Church Vernon W. Wagar Oberlin Methodist Episcopal Norwalk C. W. Recard Wellingen Col. J. C. MacDermott A. B. Jones George Hawk H. B. Stevick Herrick Avenue West Cemetery Phil Beal Wellington Greenwood Cemetery Ed. Wise Clifton West American Legion Mr. Siedel

Reading club review ends Wellington Sorosis event

Many women attended the final book review in the Wellington Sorosis series led by Mrs. Helen Tappen Berthoff of Oberlin in Herrick Library. She spoke on Summer Reading and summarized Woolf The Years Johnson Jordanstown and Maughan Theatre. The Hand Circle and Silent Circle of the King's Daughters meet as announced with hosts E B Turner and Lois Gray. Officials and Junior class members plan an old fashioned strawberry festival on the city park lawn tonight.

Wellington

Local Church Calendar Outlines Sunday Schedule and Unions

The Methodist Episcopal and other churches list Sunday school times with changes to 9 15 am to fit a 15 minute song service led by Charles Willard. Morning worship at 10 30 with various subjects and special music. The Church of Christ unites for the 7 30 pm service led by Joe Belcastro, while First Congregational and First Baptist detail schools, superintendents, and youth activities all day.

Methodist Episcopal Lonzon Green Charles Barnes Charles Willard Epworth League Church of Christ First Congregational Charles W. Record Col. J. C. MacDarmott First Baptist John H. Green H. WN. Hyde Joe Belcastro Orrin B. Miller M. E

Suet for union service at St Patrick’s in Mev Moran

Suet for a union service announced for 7 30 at St Patrick’s Catholic and Mev William Moran. Sunday Mass at 8 and 10 o’clock noted. BRIEFS Teachers at junior and senior high schools were guests at a shower hosted by Mrs Grant Walla.

Suet St. Patrick's Catholic Mev William ‘I, Moran Grant Walla Maxine Weal Carolyn Clifford Eureope Lettie Hawk Sheldon Stowland Sandusky Arthur W. Shields First Baptist Church Arthur McClellan

Rearing Children Called Job For Both Parents

Boston report quotes Dr. Esther Richards of Johns Hopkins on parenting as a two person duty. A child prospers more with unified effort and harmony, not a parent hovering behind.

Boston Esther Richards Johns Hopkins University

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